1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Indigo weights approximately 470 kg more than 1967 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Indigo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |
